Owner of Exotic Tropical Pet World charged with arson

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Officers arrested the owner of Exotic Tropical Pet World on Monday, nine years after a suspicious blaze destroyed her business. Marlen Isabel Lopez, 55, of McAllen surrendered to police on Monday morning, according to Sgt. John Saenz, a spokesman for the department. She’s charged with arson, a second-degree felony, and conspiracy [...]